Shanghai Faders

About This Movie

So, 'Shanghai Faders' is this little horror flick from 2017 that dives into the eerie past of a rundown building in Portland. The atmosphere is thick, almost suffocating, as our main character navigates through shadows and whispers of what once was. There's a rawness to the practical effects that really anchors the film, nothing overly polished, which I kind of appreciate. The pacing is a bit uneven, but it adds to that creeping sense of dread. The performances are decent – you can feel the desperation and fear, especially when the layers of history start peeling back. It’s distinct in how it embraces the haunted space concept, leaning less on jump scares and more on a slow burn that makes you think twice about old buildings.

Atmospheric horror with practical effects · Uneven pacing adds to the dread · Explores themes of history and isolation